Civil Associate I, Water Resources

What We're Looking For:

Michael Baker International is seeking a Water Resources Civil Associate to join our growing Detroit, MI office team.

This is an exciting opportunity to work directly with experienced engineers and project managers on complex transportation and infrastructure projects, including highway improvements, stormwater management systems, flood mitigation studies, and hydraulic structure design. In this role, you will support the team with hydrologic and hydraulic analysis, drainage design, field investigation, and technical reporting. This role offers exposure to a wide variety of projects and technical challenges where you will gain hands-on experience to build your technical and professional skills.

What You'll Do:

• Develop hydrologic and hydraulic analyses for projects

• Prepare engineering plans, specifications, cost estimates, and quantity takeoffs

• Perform site visits, field investigations, and data collection activities

• Develop 1-D and 2-D hydrologic and hydraulic models to evaluate drainage infrastructure and flood risks

• Develop technical reports, exhibits, and mapping products

• Design transportation drainage for complex infrastructure including alternative delivery projects

• Communicate and coordinate design updates, technical findings, and project information effectively with multidisciplinary project team members

What You Need to Succeed:

• 0-2 years of water resources engineering experience

• Bachelor's degree in civil engineering or other engineering discipline with water resources engineering experience

• Holds a Michigan EIT, or the ability to obtain within six months

• Must demonstrate excellent speaking, oral and written communication skills

Compensation:

The approximate compensation range for this position is $65,000 - $80,000 per year. This compensation range is a good faith estimate for the position at the time of posting. Actual compensation is dependent upon factors such as education, qualifications, experience, skillset, and physical work location.

Why Choose Us:

• Medical, dental, vision insurance

• 401k Retirement Plan

• Health Savings Account (HSA)

• Flexible Spending Account (FSA)

• Life, AD&D, short-term, and long-term disability

• Professional and personal development

• Generous paid time off

• Commuter and wellness benefits